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Rams 53-man roster projection after Blanton’s release, Bruss’ injury

Rams 53-man roster projection after Blanton’s release, Bruss’ injury

The Rams didn’t waste any time trimming their roster down to 80 players before Tuesday’s deadline, making the necessary moves on Saturday after their preseason loss to the Texans. They have just a week left before they must cut down to 53 players, with only one preseason game remaining.

Now that the second wave of cuts is complete, we have an even better idea of what the Rams’ final roster might look like. There have been some notable changes, from Kendall Blanton’s release to Logan Bruss’ season-ending injury, both of which impact multiple positions on the team.

Here’s my latest projection of the Rams’ 53-man roster, which doesn’t mirror the last one.

Quarterback (3)

Matthew Stafford
John Wolford
Bryce Perkins

I’m sticking with the Rams keeping three quarterbacks this year. Perkins has been too good this preseason to cut, and Wolford knows the offense better than any other quarterback the team could pick up.

Perkins is making things interesting behind Stafford and while I don’t expect him to unseat Wolford as QB2 this year, it could happen in 2023.

Running back (4)

Cam Akers
Darrell Henderson Jr.
Kyren Williams
Jake Funk

With only five running backs on the roster now following A.J. Rose and Raymond Calais’ cuts, the Rams’ decision at this position is a little bit easier. In this instance, Trey Ragas is the only player who gets cut, leaving four running backs on the roster. I don’t see much room for change here.

Wide receiver (8)

Cooper Kupp
Allen Robinson
Van Jefferson
Ben Skowronek
Tutu Atwell
Brandon Powell
Jacob Harris
Lance McCutcheon

I had eight receivers in my last projection and I feel even better about it now with Blanton being cut. That opens up a spot at wideout, even if Sean McVay says it’s unrelated. Blanton’s release also helps Harris, given his position flexibility at receiver and tight end.

It’s just going to be too tough to cut McCutcheon after the preseason he’s had. There’s a good chance he’d get claimed by another team.

Tight end (2)

Tyler Higbee
Brycen Hopkins

Only two tight ends?! The cupboard looks barren after Blanton’s release, but the Rams know what they’re doing. It’s possible rookie Roger Carter Jr. could make the team as an H-back who can line up in the backfield or on the line as a traditional tight end. But I think with…

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